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Times to Remember (And Learn From)

Phil Schreiner

Natural disasters are terrible: terrible to endure, terrible to remember, even terrible to read about.
A Tale of Two Cities: America's Greatest Disaster?

Ken Brownlee

After almost every major disaster, the government and media proclaimed that these were the "worst disasters America has ever suffered."
The Next Generation of Fraud Fighting

David J. Rioux

The stereotypical insurance fraud finder, hiding in the bushes with camcorder in hand, has not yet been replaced, but his job is becoming more sophisticated.
Managing Mold on the Monet

James Swope

The hurricanes of the past two years have created some serious challenges for owners of fine artworks and those who insure them.
Sony Releases Visual Voice Recorder

staff Writer

Sony's unfortunately named ICD-CX50 is a gadget claim adjusters just might want to take advantage of.
E-Therm Offers Mold Remediation

staff Writer

E-Therm, an environmental remediation company, has developed a heat process called ThermaPure, which aids in the remediation of mold growth in buildings and residences.
Web Tool Determines Personal Property Value

staff Writer

Confluency Solutions, a firm that offers insurance companies web-based solutions, has released cFluent Personal Property Analyzer.
ASA Opposes Parts Bill

staff Writer

A bill introduced in California that would regulate the use of replacement crash parts by creating a parts certification system is being opposed by the Automotive Service Association.
ISO Releases Loss-Reserving Tool

staff Writer

Insurance Services Office has developed a loss-reserving tool that enables insurers to set loss reserves more accurately.
Credit Reports Permitted In Policy Underwriting

staff Writer

Lower-risk insurance consumers will pay less for their homeowners' and auto insurance policies due to Alaska's recent court ruling.
Tsunami Program Implemented

staff Writer

Hawaii is the first state to have all of its counties adopt the National Weather Services' TsunamiReady and StormReady programs.
The Bo Peep Factor

Ken Brownlee

Warning of a hazard is great, but eliminating it is far better.
Tinker to Evers to Chance

Bruce Hillman, JD

Hurricane, wind, water, and flood damage questions continue to come into FC&S. We continue to be amazed at the staggering losses.
Profiling Boosts Enterprise Risk Management Efforts

Staff Writer

Risk profiling, also known as risk mapping, is a technique used to analyze a firm's portfolio of risks. Innovative risk managers are using this tool as one way to identify risk exposures.
Mississippi Flood Lawsuit Stays Local

staff Writer

Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood won a small battle last month.
'Tis the Season ... To Be Audited

staff Writer

As the federal government prepares to audit taxpayers across the nation, CCH Insurance Services is giving insurance companies some advice about market conduct exams.
Aftermarket Parts Lawsuit Ends Unceremoniously

staff Writer

A national class-action lawsuit that stretched back to 1997 came to an end recently when the U.S. Supreme Court denied the petition of Michael E. Avery, et al in their suit against State Farm.
Flood-Damaged Vehicles: Is Congress Ignoring Existing Solutions?

staff Writer

Legislative action is being floated in Congress that would keep hurricane-damaged automobiles with phony titles from being sold to potential buyers.
Showdown Looms for NFIP

staff Writer

Recent statements from Massachusetts House Representative Barney Frank indicate a possible showdown over the National Flood Insurance Program could be looming come spring.
Catastrophe Savings Program Proposed

staff Writer

A program that would allow homeowners to set aside money tax-free in anticipation of catastrophe damage was introduced last month by Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Fla.).
Fraud Focus: Pulling a Fast One Earns Four

staff Writer

Richard Farber, 32, admitted that he stole more than $2,000 in 2003 by breaking the requirements on an insurance policy following a burglary at his house.
Claims from Across the Pond

staff Writer

Norwich Union, one of the United Kingdom's largest insurance companies, has revealed some of the unique reasons its customers make a claim.
Check on Mechanic from Living Room?

staff Writer

When a customer logs onto the site, he will find an explanation and regularly updated digital photos of his vehicle's repair progress.
Hog Heaven: Safe Cities For Motorcyclists

staff Writer

The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies recently reviewed claims data on more than two million motorcycles insured over the past three years.
PEOPLE

staff Writer

Check out Claims' list of the newly appointed.

Claims Magazine-April 2006

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